Expo Torrevieja 2026 has closed after two intense days at the International Auditorium, once again confirming its place as one of the most important dates in the local calendar. Organisers estimated attendance at close to 10,000 visitors, with more than 180 exhibitors taking part. The official opening was led by the mayor, Eduardo Dolón, joined by the provincial deputy for Youth and Culture, Juan de Dios Navarro, and councillors Federico Alarcón and Gitte Lund Thomsen. Over the weekend, visitors explored […]

Torrevieja is set to take a significant step in its economic development with the construction of a major new BAUHAUS store in the La Hoya industrial estate. The official foundation stone ceremony will take place on Thursday 16 April at 12:45pm. The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, and the CEO of BAUHAUS Spain, Bart Ginneberge, are due to attend the event, marking the formal start of one of the town’s most important commercial projects in recent years. The new outlet […]

Torrevieja is facing mounting pressure on its education system as rapid population growth continues to outpace school infrastructure. According to figures presented to the Municipal School Council, 14,488 pupils are enrolled in mainstream education, rising to more than 17,000 when non-compulsory stages are included. That represents an increase of 5,000 students in just three years. The local council has requested the construction of four schools in prefabricated facilities over the past four years. Primary School Number 16 is due to […]

More than 12,422,000 international tourists visited the Valencian Community in 2025, nearly half a million more than in 2024, according to new figures released by regional tourism minister Marián Cano. The data, based on Frontur-Egatur surveys from Spain’s National Statistics Institute, show the UK remained the largest source market, accounting for 24.3% of visitors, followed by France on 17% and the Netherlands on 8.2%. Average daily spending rose from 131.4 euros in 2024 to 140.1 euros in 2025, with an […]

Families of eleven pupils with special educational needs at School Number 15 in Torrevieja have said they have been waiting since last academic year for the Generalitat to appoint a dedicated support educator. The non-teaching post requires authorisation from several regional departments. Parents argue that without an educator providing daily physical and cognitive support, true inclusion is impossible. The regional government has confirmed that the position has now been formally created and described its implementation as “imminent”, pending a final […]

Amigos de los Humedales del Sur de Alicante has reported the dumping and levelling of inert waste near the southern shore of Torrevieja lagoon to SEPRONA, the Guardia Civil’s nature protection unit. The group says around 10,000 square metres of land have been compacted less than 150 metres from the water, destroying natural vegetation. According to its president, Sergio Arroyo, part of the affected area is Mediterranean salt marsh, a protected habitat that supports species of high environmental value. The […]

The parents’ association at Heredades Primary School in Almoradí has warned that the possible withdrawal of the school bus service for the 2026–2027 academic year could have serious consequences for families and pupils. Around 40 of the school’s 80 pupils rely on the daily service from Almoradí to the village, a round trip of approximately eight kilometres. Families say many parents are unable to take their children to school due to work commitments or because they do not own a […]

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a seed company warehouse in the district of Lo Romero, in San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia. The 1-1-2 emergency service received several calls at 1.32pm on Thursday reporting smoke coming from a warehouse storing cork trays. The fire prompted a large emergency response. Crews from the Murcia Region Fire and Rescue Consortium (CEIS) were deployed from stations in San Pedro del Pinatar, Los Alcázares and Molina de Segura. Firefighters from the Alicante Provincial […]

Four minors have been arrested in Elche after allegedly placing heavy objects on a section of railway line in an apparent attempt to derail trains. Local Police said the incident took place on the Alicante–Murcia line in the Altabix area, near Camino de las Canteras. Officers were alerted to a group of young people on the tracks and located the suspects on a nearby bridge. The four attempted to flee but were intercepted following what the council described as rapid […]